how long between water changes

[fjoanne]

Basically I messed up my back over the holidays and I can't bend or lift much it's been two weeks since I changed my water in my tanks how long do you think I would be able to go before I need to change the water? I've gone 2 weeks lots of times with no problems but never more than that.

 

[dcantucson]

I have gone longer before however you should test each week and let the results of your tests mandate your water changes. If necessary you'll have to be prepared to make a water change. You may be able to go weeks without one.

 

[fjoanne]

I plan on testing every week or so but how bad should I let it get before needing the water change. My reef has all softies and it is normally at between 5 and 10 nitrates all the time so should I do a water change once it goes over 10 or sooner or can I wait evern later?

 

[fjoanne]

I also have a larger FOWLR tank how high can that go before I need to change the water?

 

[daugherty]

i went almost 2 months a couple months ago when i had my hernia i could not lift over 20lbs for 2 months

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Buy one of your buddies a six pack and have them do it for you. And while their doing it be like "while your at... Give that glass a good scrubbin." :bounce:

 

[SeattleDarko]

I have a bad back and lifting up a bucket of water may as well be a house. I have a old MJ that I use to pump the water back into my tank... you still have to have someone move the bucket close enough but... that is what I do.

 

[yote]

+1 Darko.
I actually bought a Rio 1700 pump for that exact reason.
The only time I lift a bucket of water,is to carry it outside to dump.